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AP03 MTK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,572 mi
Last recorded98,572 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MTK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 98,572 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,328 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 79,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,674 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,435 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,118 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nsf Tyre has started to split

Slight wear in front discs

Fail 25 Jun 2010 56,093 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nsf Tyre has started to split

Slight wear in front discs

Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,970 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges tracking in need of adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,713 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AP03 MTK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 MTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 MTK registered?

AP03 MTK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AP03 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 MTK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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